Who says, for example, that you can't have a charcoal cannister for the fuel
system with a non-stock powertrain? It's entirely possible to cover the
non-tailpipe related emissions equipment with just about any engine. All it
takes is a little creativity. Now, if you go to the inspection station and
can prove that the ancillary equipment is present and functioning (or, heaven
forbid, you've found a better or equally effective substitute {why squelch
inventiveness in this area- it could be good for everyone}) and your tailpipe
emissions meet standard, why should they care about the fact that there is a
440 under the hood instead of a 318? Why should a custom dual exhaust that
works as well as a stock single be dis-allowed? The dual probably gives
better gas mileage, resulting in less exhaust gas per mile and less
pollution, right? My bottom line is, if you can prove you have all the bases
covered, it ought to be legal.
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